Video Case Study: Crane Assisted Dismantle

In March 2018, Martin Wyss, Landscape Services Manager for the University of Southampton, received an independent arboricultural survey and report which deemed two trees to be highly dangerous to members of the public.

Unfortunately a Corsican pine and an oak would need to be removed.

Having worked together since 2014, he contacted Climbers Way Tree Care to do the job.

When we arrived to quote the job we knew that due to the size and location of the trees we couldn’t fell them. We would have to dismantle them, but we noticed there was something that would complicate the removal…

There was a BT phone line running through both trees!

After some problem solving and discussion with Martin we came to the conclusion that we would need a crane to assist with the dismantle to avoid damaging the surrounding infrastructure.

“The ground crew will pre-set the rigging equipment while the climber gets access to the canopy. The climber will then set his central anchor point for the rigging pulley. They will then section off the limbs from the lowest point of the lateral limbs, working upwards until just the main stem is left. Then they will work section by section down that stem.”

Thomas Bunday, Principal, Climbers Way Tree Care

DNB Tree Surgery Limited agreed to work with us and the crane which allowed us to carry out the work efficiently.

“There is always a benefit to working alongside trusted external contractors if you need some extra equipment. By working together with the correct people and with the correct machinery, you can do an efficient job and provide the best solution for all parties involved.”